Wayne Rainey joined by Schwantz, Doohan and Roberts for YZR500 reunion at Goodwood
When we reported the sensational news that Wayne Rainey is heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year (2022), to be reunited with his championship winning Yamaha GP bike 29 years after he last rode it, it would appear that Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan and Kenny Roberts all read it. Who knew those boys were 44Teeth fans" Anyway, not only have they quite obviously read what we wrote, they?ve pledged their allegiance to their erstwhile competitor by promising to be by his side, in the Sussex countryside, for the historic occasion.
Anyone who had even the most passing interest in motorcycle racing in the late 80?s and early 90?s would have been acutely aware of the Schwantz vs Rainey rivalry. They might not have been bezzy mates back when they both started their GP careers in 1988, but there?s no denying the fact that they were both a massive part of each other?s careers, and there?s quite clearly a massive amount of mutual respect.
The 1993 World Champ, Kevin Schwantz said
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?Riding 500cc Grand Prix bike alongside Wayne Rainey is something that has really underpinned my whole life. To be able to have that experience again – it being so long since Wayne has been on his race bike – for me, is going to be unbelievable.?
Kevin Schwantz – Image courtesy of Suzuki
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